Staff

MEET OUR STAFF

Kristi Keeler, Program Director

Education: GHS graduate, BAS in Early Childhood Development
Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends, riding our UTV, fishing, & camping
How long at Kids Klub: August 2000
What made you want to work with children: Their eagerness to learn and their honesty!
Do you have any children: 2, Brendan & Brooke
Do you have any grandkids: 5, Clayton, Ellie, Waylon, Tesslynn & Watson
Favorite movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Favorite book: Anything by Brene' Brown
Favorite vacation spot: Oahu
An item on your bucket list: To visit each main island of Hawaii

Kaylee Sullivan, Assistant Teacher ~ After School Program

Education: Grangeville High School
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, camping and swimming.
How long at Kids Klub: August 2021
What made you want to work with children: I love how enthusiastic they are about everything.
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride
Favorite book: The DaVinci Code
Favorite vacation spot: Lake Powell
Pets: A black lab/border collie mix
An item on your bucket list: To travel to every state
What is your goal this year: I want to stay focused on doing well this year.

Rachel Young, Administrative Coordinator

Education: Bonners Ferry High graduate, BS in Forestry Ecosystem Management at U of I, Certified Home Inspector
Hobbies: making candles, hypertufa, fishing and gardening
How long at Kids Klub: Since Nov. 2022
What made you want to work with children: Kids are just so honest and enthusiastic!
Do you have any children: 2, age 14 & 15, Ruby & Tucker
Favorite movie: The Outsiders
Favorite book: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii
Pets: 3 cats & 2 dogs
An item on your bucket list: Travel to Quebec & Nova Scotia
What is your goal this year: To get into a workout routine

Heather Benefield, After School Lead Teacher

Education: GED, Child Development Associate
Hobbies: Reading, educating myself & listening to music
How long at Kids Klub: November 2022
What made you want to work with children: I've always loved working with kids...I'm a big kid at heart.
Children: 6 kids, 3 still at home
Grandkids: 4
Favorite movie: 50 First Dates
Favorite book: Pete the Cat
Favorite vacation spot: With Family (Anywhere)
Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 lizards, & a tortoise
An item on your bucket list: Go to Disneyland
What is your goal this year: To grow and improve any way possible

Claire Frei, After School Assistant Teacher

Education: Sts. Peter & Paul Graduate, GHS Student
Hobbies: Flying, boating, spending time outdoors & traveling
How long at Kids Klub: October 2022
What made you want to work with children: I have always enjoyed babysitting & spending time with my younger nieces and nephews.
Favorite movie: National Treasure
Favorite book: Fablehaven
Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii
Pets: One dog-Remington, One cat - Ginny
An item on your bucket list: Skydiving
What is your goal this year: Balancing work, friends, and school

Sandy Bishop, Pre-K Lead Teacher

Education: Attended Washington State University
What are your hobbies: Horseback riding, running, fishing, camping and spending time with my family
How long at Kids Klub: Started in September 2018
What made you want to work with children: Inspiring children to love to learn, plus dancing and singing is fun!
Do you have any kids: I have three boys - Zachery, Wyatt & Logan
Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind & Grease
Favorite book: Stephanie Plum series and Girl Wash Your Face
Favorite vacation spot: San Clemente, CA (the beach)
Do you have any pets: 1 dog, Kimber, 2 horses, 1 mule and 7 chickens
An item on your bucket list: To travel more
What is your greatest goal this year: Going back to school

Julie Cuffe, Preschool Lead Teacher

Education: High School, Daycare Owner
Hobbies: Camping, flowers and plants, and rafting
How long at Kids Klub: October 2022
What made you want to work with children: I have always worked with children. I love teaching!
Children: 3 kids
Grandkids: 2
Favorite movie: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Favorite book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet
Favorite vacation spot: Any river
Pets: 2 dogs & 1 cat
An item on your bucket list: Go on a cruise
What is your goal this year: My daughter's wedding - family reunion